Moldova and the European Union have worked out an emergency plan to help the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria mired in an energy crisis after the halt of Russian gas flows.

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The European Union has announced €30mn targeted support to Moldova, including the Transnistrian region to finance the purchase and transportation of natural gas for the region that is facing an acute energy crisis 'provoked by Gazprom',

The support includes coal deliveries from Ukraine and electricity transmission from Moldova's left to right bank.

The European Union has proposed to extend an emergency assistance package of 30 million euro ($31.5 million) to Moldova, as the country is facing a severe energ

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean is counting on foreign partners' aid to overcome the energy crisis. He made this statement at a meeting with ambassadors accredited in Chisinau, as well as with representatives of international organizations on Thursday, the government's press service said in a statement.

The European Union (EU) announced a EUR 30 million "targeted support to Moldova, including the Transnistrian region," to finance the purchase and transportation of natural gas for the region that is facing an acute energy crisis "provoked by Gazprom.

The European Union will provide 30 million euros ($31.5 million) to purchase and transport natural gas to Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on Monday.